SoC Diagnostics Software Engineer - Contract

AMD; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a SoC Diagnostics Software Engineer who will develop testing software for system-on-chip products. This role requires strong expertise in C++ and Python, with responsibilities including code implementation, debugging, and cross-functional communication. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative hardware validation efforts supporting the product lifecycle.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Proficient in C++ (C++20 or above) and Python.
• Experience in system software development on Linux.
• Strong desire to learn and team player.

Responsibilities

• Implement and debug code across different frameworks.
• Triage, debug, and root cause software issues.
• Communicate with multiple stakeholders during the product lifecycle.

Skills

C++

Python

Software debugging

Software code testing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical/computer/mechatronics engineering, software engineering, computer science, or mathematics.

Tools

git

jira

perforce

Job description

SoC Diagnostics Software Engineer - Contract

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The Role

The diagnostics team is responsible for developing test suites that exercise and validate the hardware blocks in the System-on-chips developed at AMD. We understand the features that go into the hardware design, and we have the software skills to program them to life. Once developed, these diagnostics are used in all aspects of the product lifecycle, from pre-silicon validation through the production life of the product. The successful candidate for this role will be an integral part of our power management diagnostics software team through code development, debug, emulation and hardware feature validation.

The Person

Is passionate about software development, computer hardware and architecture and understands low-level coding techniques for manipulating bits in registers and memory blocks. Is a self-starting team player with excellent communication and problem solving skills, and a strong desire to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement/rewrite code across different framework, C++ versions, or Python versions.
• Participate in running code on remote systems at different stage of product lifecycle.
• Triage, debug, and root cause SW issues, execute/coordinate testing to ensure high quality software engineering and hardware coverage.
• Identify and help resolve ASIC, board, and firmware issues, provide diagnostics support to corresponding engineering teams.
• Perform code analysis across products to improve cross leverage.
• Communicating with multiple stakeholders frequently during the whole product lifecycle.
  
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Proficient in C & modern C++ (C++20 or above) object-oriented programming, and Python.
• Software code testing and debugging.
• Experience in system software development on Linux.
• Experience with tools like git, jama, jira, perforce, qtest etc.
• Working with remote team within/across time zone and reporting status regularly.
• Experience in power, clock, thermal related HW specification and operation.
• Experience in device driver, firmware or embedded SW development.
• Working with large-scale software development projects and understanding of PC architecture.
  
  
  

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical/computer/mechatronics engineering, software engineering, computer science, or mathematics.
  
  
  

LOCATION:

CA,ON,Markham

#Hybrid

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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